I have recently finished building my new system. It is awesome. I got alot of help from other IL2 users.
I will outline my exact system here for you.
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Motherboard: Abit
IP35 PRO
http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/mothe...&fMTYPE=LGA775
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Processor: Intel
Q6600 Quad
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CPU Cooler Fan: Arctic Cooling fan Pro 7
http://www.arctic-cooling.com/cpu2.php?idx=79&disc=
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Video Card:EVGA 8800GTS 512 KO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130337
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Memory:4 gigs Corsair XMS2
http://www.corsair.com/_datasheets/T...-6400C4DHX.pdf
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PSU: Tagan 700Watt
http://www.tagan.com/index.php?c_id=...3&p_cata_id=66
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Computer Case: Antec 900
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=15900
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Monitor: Acer x241W
24" LCD monitor
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The links should be good for awhile longer.
I am doing a dual boot between XP and Vista Ultimate.
I had a good Computer case from my previous system, but with all the newer system stuff a large number of fans is too important to ignore. So.. I bought a new case that comes with 5 fans.
I am not using SLI, but it is possible with my motherboard. Reseaching the system I realized that one slot solution is still better for current gamer applications.
Check around the different help forums on Il2 type sites. You'll get some competent suggestions.